Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $38.98 | 9.465% | $42.6695 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
Purchase #2 | $118.78 | 10.794% | $131.6011 | $131.60 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
Purchase #3 | $76.68 | 13.243% | $86.8347 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
Purchase #4 | $29.37 | 7.328% | $31.5222 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #5 | $173.67 | 3.811% | $180.2886 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
Purchase #6 | $43.50 | 5.734% | $45.9943 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
Purchase #7 | $32.38 | 10.752% | $35.8615 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $513.36 | $554.7719 | $554.76 | $554.75 | $554.80 |